#Electric Vehicles
Maui Planning Commission to review Hoʻonani Village, housing and parking bills
The Maui Planning Commission is scheduled to review land use bills regarding the proposed Hoʻonani Village project near Kahului Airport, as well as legislation regarding accessory dwelling units, agricultural retail structures and electric vehicle charging stations.
Hawaiʻi Transportation Department finalizes zero-emissions plan after Youth Climate settlement
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has released its final Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to zero transportation emissions by 2045, as required by the landmark, Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation climate settlement. The release of the plan fulfills a key commitment under the judicially enforceable agreement, which is the world’s […]
New EV chargers added at Daniel K. Inouye Airport
The project marked the 36th project completed between the company Sustainability Partners and the Hawai’i Department of Transportation.
Maui Council advances bills for agricultural tourism and food trucks in ag districts
The Maui County Council moved forward two bills this week aimed at bolstering island agriculture, but one — Bill 75, which seeks to establish agricultural tourism — sparked a debate over safeguarding indigenous Hawaiian cultural practices from commercial exploitation. In a less contentious move, Bill 76 received unanimous final Council approval to allow food trucks […]
First Hawaiian Bank parcels in Lānaʻi City on Maui Council’s July 8 regular meeting agenda
Maui County Council members are set to consider accepting two parcels of land in Lānaʻi City that had been the site of First Hawaiian Bank’s Lānaʻi branch for a century before it closed at the end of June last year. Ready for consideration on the Council’s July 8 agenda, resolution 25-122 would authorize the acceptance […]
Maui Council breezes through remaining agenda items after marathon meeting
After a long “regular” meeting Friday-Saturday, the Maui County Council reconvened Monday morning and made short work of the rest of its agenda items in less than two hours.
HECO develops online tool to facilitate the siting of EV charging stations
Hawaiian Electric has developed an online tool designed to facilitate the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by showing available capacity on the electric grid at the circuit level.
Owners of electric vehicles in Maui burned areas should contact county to keep batteries
Owners of electric vehicles that were within burned areas during the Aug. 8 — and who donʻt want their batteries removed by specialized teams with the US Environmental Protection Agency — need to contact the Maui County Abandoned Vehicles and Metals Office by Nov. 6.
Embrace Electric: National Drive Electric Week events in Hawai’i
Electric vehicle advocates invite the public to join the celebration of National Drive Electric Week on September 23, offering opportunities to test drive various EV models, explore the benefits of EV ownership, and learn from experts about cutting-edge technologies.
Hawaiian Electric accepting applications for commercial EV charging stations pilot program
The goal of the new pilot program is to help establish up to 30 new electric vehicle charging sites on Maui, O‘ahu and the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi transportation department to implement electric vehicle infrastructure plan
Under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, the Hawai’i Department of Transportation will install 11 electric charging stations on six islands with federal funding.
New federal infrastructure law provides clean energy opportunities for Hawaiʻi
With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed into law, Hawaiʻi Energy has identified specific clean energy opportunities for the state and local businesses.
Hawaiian Electric Launches Webtool To Learn about EV Charging Station Needs
Hawaiian Electric launched “Charge Up Hawaiʻi,” an interactive webtool to better understand customers’ mobility needs and learn where they think electric vehicle charging stations are needed in their communities.
Hawaiʻi Legislature Passes Key Measures Supported by Environmental Caucus
With the adjournment of the 2021 legislative session, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature passed important measures regarding energy efficiency, clean transportation, natural resource protection and sea level rise adaptation that were prioritized by the Environmental Legislative Caucus.
Electric Vehicles Outpacing Charging Facilities
A new study concludes there are not enough public charging stations in Hawaiʻi to support the ever-growing number of EVs being purchased by residents.
AAA Hawai‘i Announces Growing Demand for Electric Vehicles
With lower-than-average ownership costs, increased driving ranges and the latest advanced safety features, AAA Hawai‘i sees a strong future for electric vehicles.
Hawaii Way Ahead in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
With the installation of 200 new electric vehicle charging stations in 80 locations across state, Hawaii becomes the nation’s leader.
State Expands Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
The State of Hawaii has added another $350,000 to the electric vehicle (EV) Ready Rebate Program and pushed the deadline for participation back to November.
New Network Offers Electric Car Drivers Free Charging
Better Place today announced that it is activating the largest electric car charging network in Hawaii, offering drivers free charging through the end of 2012.
Maui Electric Vehicle Alliance Top Five in Nation
Greentech Media named the Maui Electric Vehicle Alliance (Maui EVA) one of the top five electric vehicle initiatives of the year.
